2/20/2013 |
Clemens throws live BP to Astros hittersRoger Clemens, who's working as a special instructor at Spring Training this year for the Astros, put on a uniform and got back on the mound Wednesday for the first time in nearly six months, throwing live batting practice to Houston hitters for about 20 minutes.

2/20/2013 |
Varitek immersing himself into all aspects of new jobEven when Jason Varitek was in his playing prime, projections were rampant that he would one day become a Major League manager. But as Varitek settles into his first Spring Training as a special assistant to the general manager, he is trying to absorb all aspects of his new role.

2/20/2013 |
Padres gearing up for annual prospect minicampMinor League pitchers and catchers won't report to Peoria until March 1, but on Friday, 38 of the top prospects in the Padres' system will take part in the team's annual minicamp.

2/20/2013 |
Uribe to get looks all over infield in spring gamesComing off a second consecutive disappointing season, Juan Uribe will be moved all over the diamond at camp this year to help give the Dodgers a better idea of what the infielder's role will be on Opening Day.

2/20/2013 |
Jennings expects smooth transition to centerAlthough B.J. Upton departed via free agency during the offseason, the Rays don't have to look too far to find his replacement. Rather than running toward left field this season, Desmond Jennings will veer to the right and take over Tropicana Field's vast center field.

2/20/2013 |
Mighty Morse is bullish on Mariners' chancesAs Michael Morse went live on MLB Network's Hot Stove show Wednesday morning from the nearby press box at Peoria Stadium, his Mariners teammates gathered around the TV in the team's clubhouse and howled at his entertaining interview with Harold Reynolds and Matt Vasgersian.

2/20/2013 |
O'Day drops knowledge on fellow sidearmersThe Orioles have three sidearmers in camp, and Darren O'Day is a mentor of sorts to Adam Russell and Mark Hendrickson as they get comfortable with a different arm angle.

2/20/2013 |
Baerga, Hart elected to Indians Hall of FameFormer second baseman Carlos Baerga and general manager John Hart were elected to the Indians Hall of Fame by a 17-member committee of Cleveland baseball historians, the club announced on Wednesday morning.

2/20/2013 |
Sore shoulder delays Miller's throwing sessonShoulder soreness prevented Shelby Miller from throwing off the mound Wednesday, though the Cardinals right-hander said he is confident that the tightness will not keep him off the mound for long.

2/20/2013 |
Jackson exits workout early with back issuesOutfielder/first baseman Conor Jackson said Wednesday morning that his sore back is "definitely better" than the previous day, and he will continue to get treatment and rest another day.

2/20/2013 |
Carp deal creates bench competition in campThe Red Sox added some intrigue for their bench competition on Wednesday by acquiring first baseman/outfielder Mike Carp from the Mariners in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.

2/20/2013 |
Astros' Martinez declines to comment on PED reportAstros outfielder Fernando Martinez issued a no-comment through a team spokesman Wednesday morning, one day after an ESPN reported linked him to a South Florida clinic that's been connected to performance-enhancing drugs.

2/19/2013 |
Rutledge getting to know defensive partner TuloEach day that Josh Rutledge arrives at the Rockies' Spring Training complex, he dresses right beside star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. Wouldn't it be nice if they could be neighbors for a while?

2/19/2013 |
Lopez struck by batted ball, bruises pitching handJavier Lopez and the Giants survived a scare Tuesday, when the left-hander sustained a bruise as he was struck on the back of his pitching hand by a short-hop batted ball. Manager Bruce Bochy said that X-rays of Lopez's hand revealed no fracture.

2/19/2013 |
Report: Gio did not get PEDs from clinicSeveral weeks ago, The Miami New Times linked Gio Gonzalez to Anthony Bosch, who reportedly supplied PEDs to professional athletes in Miami. However, according to a report from ESPN's Outside the Lines, two sources told the company that Gonzalez did not receive banned substances from Bosch or the anti-aging clinic, Biogenesis.

2/19/2013 |
Martinez among five in latest Biogenesis clinic listAstros outfielder Fernando Martinez is among five more professional baseball players connected to a South Florida clinic that's been linked to performance-enhancing drugs, according to an ESPN "Outside the Lines" report on Tuesday.

2/19/2013 |
Report links Cabrera, De Los Santos to BiogenesisPadres shortstop Everth Cabrera and reliever Fautino De Los Santos were among five more players linked on Tuesday to Biogenesis, the South Florida anti-aging clinic currently under investigation by Major League Baseball.